Jessy Poem Rhyme Scheme and Analysis
Rhyme Scheme: A BBCD EFGD HIJD K LDMDBBCD| Tune Here's a health to them that's awa | A |
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| Here's a health to ane I lo'e dear | B |
| Here's a health to ane I lo'e dear | B |
| Thou art sweet as the smile when fond lovers meet | C |
| And soft as their parting tear Jessy | D |
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| Altho' thou maun never be mine | E |
| Altho' even hope is denied | F |
| 'Tis sweeter for thee despairing | G |
| Then aught in the world beside Jessy | D |
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| I mourn through the gay gaudy day | H |
| As hopeless I muse on thy charms | I |
| But welcome the dream o' sweet slumber | J |
| For then I am lockt in thy arms Jessy | D |
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| IV | K |
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| I guess by the dear angel smile | L |
| I guess by the love rolling e'e | D |
| But why urge the tender confession | M |
| 'Gainst fortune's fell cruel decree Jessy | D |
| Here's a health to ane I lo'e dear | B |
| Here's a health to ane I lo'e dear | B |
| Thou art sweet as the smile when fond lovers meet | C |
| And soft as their parting tear Jessy | D |
Robert Burns
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